Winch
A winch is a mechanical device that is used to adjust how tight a piece of rope is. It can also be used to pull something. The rope can be made of natural fibre, but when heavy loads need to be handled, special ropes made of iron or plastic are frequently used.
Principle of a winch: this time it is used for a medical application
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Front of a MAN-based fire engine with a built-in winch, e.g. for towing damaged cars after an accident
RCAF CH-149 Cormorant rescue helicopter, with rescue team on winch
Wakeboarding winch which pulls the rider forward as the rope is wound in